F. No. 1-1/2017-ES.3Government of India

Ministry of Human Resource DevelopmentDepartment of Higher EducationExternal Scholarship Division

PUBLIC NOTICE

Korea Foundation for Advance Studies (KFAS), Korea has announced its InternationalScholar Exchange Fellowship for the year 2017-18 and invited application from Indianstudents. The Fellowship is for 6 months or 1 year research projects in collaboration withprofessors and researchers at leading universities and academic institutions in Korea.

2. The Fellowship is available for university faculty and institution researchers who havea doctoral degree and are below the age of 50.

3. The applicants are required to apply online at www.kfas.or.kr . The deadline forreaching the application along with supporting documents to Korea Foundation for AdvanceStudies (KFAS) is 24.02.2017.

4. The details of the fellowship is annexed.

.:Under Secretary (Scholarship)

Tele: 011 26172492

Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies

InternationalScholar ExchangeFellowship2017-2018

Teheran-ro 211, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06141, KoreaTel: 82-2-557-5681 Fax: 82-2-557-5684E-mail: isef@kfas.or.kr http://www.kfas.or.kr

CONTENTS 01International Scholar Exchange Fellowship

2017 - 2018

Orientation for the ISEF Fellows

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Introductionto Korea Foundationfor Advanced Studies

International Scholar Exchange Fellowship 2017· 2018

01.Introduction to Korea

Foundation forAdvanced Studies

Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies (KFAS) is an indepen-dent non-profit organization founded in 1974. KFAS is dedicated topromoting academic development and social progress by fundingexceptional students to earn their doctoral degrees overseas atworld-renowned universities. In addition. KFAS has created addi-tional programs to expand our academic network and create acade-mic opportunities for the public. KFAS's programs arc as follows:

02. 1. SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS (FOR KOREANSTUDENTS)International

Scholar ExchangeFellowship _6 Doctoral Study Abroad Program

The Study Abroad Scholarship program supports exceptionalKorean students to pursue their doctorate degrees at top universitiesabroad and become leaders in their fields. ultimately contributing tosocialadvancement.

03. * Achievements (as of October 2016)• Ph.D. Recipients and Candidates

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Harvard University 80 14Stanford University 17 30University of Chicago 45 19Massachusetts Instinne of Technology 42 15University of California, Berkeley 40 26University of Michigml 41University of lIIinois at Urbana-Champaign 29 IYale Univeohy 26 10Princeton University 20 5University of Pennsylvania 22Califomia Institute ofTechnology 16Columbia University 10Others 238 45TOlai 686 190

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ApplicationInstructions 11

Scholarship Program Exam

Undergraduate Student Scholarship ProgramThe Undergraduate Student Program supports undergraduate stu-

dents who show great academic potential and strong social commit-ment to become leaders of the glohJI society.

Classical Chinese Studies ProgramThe Chinese Classics Program is offered to college students who

aim to enhance their proficiency in classical Chinese texts.

Graduate Student Scholarship ProgramThe Graduate Student Scholarship Program constitutes of the

East Asian Studies Graduate Student Program and Electrical Engi-neering and Computer Science Graduate Student Program.

. Study in China ProgramThe Study in China Program was established in 2012 to support

outstanding Korean Ph.D. candidates at top Chinese institutionswho aspire to become China ex-peru.

2. DREAM LECTURE PROGRAM

The Dream Lecture program provides inspirational lectures byKFAS alumni to middle school and high school students. 93 KFAS

Introduction to Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies 1

2004. Beijing Forum hasgradually become one of themost influential academicforums attracting renownedscholars and leaders fromaround the world. As of2015. over 3,000 presenta-tions have been made at Bei-jing Porum over the years.

Beijing Forum 2016 washeld from November 4 to 6at the Diaoyutai State Guest-house and Peking Universityunder the theme of "Differ-ent Paths with CommonResponsibilities."

Beijing Foreign Studies UniversityBeijing, China 12007

Chinese Academy of Sotlal Sc:lencesBeijing. China 12002

Communication University 01ChinaBeijing. China 12002

Fudan UniversityShanghai, China 12002

Liaoning UniversitySbcnyang, China 1200:!

Korea-China LEADership Program 2015 Tianjin Forum2016 Shanghai Forum

alumni who arc prominent university professors and researchershave volunteered their services as of now.

The 9th Tumen River Forum was held at Yanbian Universityfrom October 15 to 16, 2016 under the there of "Harmony andInclusiveness: New Pathways to International Cooperation andExchanges in Tumen River Area."

lent. and related policies.The 12th Asia Media Forum, co-hosted by KFAS and Communi-

cation University of China, is scheduled to be held in early 2017.

Nankai UniversityTianjin. China 12004

Shanghai ForumKFAS annually co-hosts

the Shanghai Forum withFudan University under theoverurchiug theme of "Eco-nomic Globalization and theChoice of Asia." focusing oneconomics. finance, trade,energy. and the environment.The first forum was heldduring the Centennial ofFudan University in 2005.and a total of 2.100 presenta-lions have been made so farhy participants from 34countries.

Shanghai Forum boasts aninternational influence andrecognition, and has made asubstantial contribution tothe status and developmentof Fudan University.Through the participation ofmultiple disciplines. in-depthand extensive discussionswere made on the criticalissues facing the currentworld and Asia in particular.

Shanghai Forum 2016 was held from May 28 to 30 at the Shang-hai International Conference Center and Pudan University under thetheme of "Inrerconnectivity. Integration and Innovation: BuildingCommunity of Common Destin), in Asia."

Peking UniversityBeijing, China 12002

3. INTERNATIONAL SCHOLAR EXCHANGEFELLOWSHIP OSEF) PROGRAM

International Confucian ForumTIle International Forum on Confucianism has been co-hosted by

KFAS and Renmin University of China since 2(X)4. and discussescritical issues in Confucianism.

From November 22 to 23, 2014. the l lth International Confer-ence on Confucianism took place to address the theme of "Justiceand Harmony from the Confucian Perspectiveut Renmin Universi-tyofChina.

Renmln University of China Northeast Asia ForumSince 2005. KFAS and Liaoning University have annually <.'~

hosted the Northeast Asia Forum in Shenyang. China. which focus-es on building peace and promoting economic growth in the region.

The 20 J 6 Northeast Asia Forum was held from September 23 to24.2016 under the lheme of "Northeast Asia at a Political and Eco-nomic Crossroads."

Beijing. China 12003

KFAS invites approximately 50 Asian scholars to Korea everyyear for six IDOHthSor one year to conduct research projects in col-laboration with professors and researchers at leading universitiesand academic institutions in Korea. This program is designed notonly to support the research of individual scholars. but also toenhance academic mutual understanding and promote cooperationand development in Asia. As of 2016.838 scholars from 17 coun-tries in Asia and the Middle East have participated in this program.Please refer to page 6 for details about the program.

Tsinghua UniversityBeijing. China 12002

Vanbian UniversityYanji, China 12006

ZheJlang UniversityHangzhou. China 120 11 International Conference on Southeast Asian Cultur-

al ValuesThe International Conference on Southeast Asian Cultural Values

has been co-hosted annually by KFAS and the Royal Academy ofCambodia (RAC) since 2005. Over the years, the conference hasfocused on the following critical themes: "Preservation and Promo-tion of Culture' (2005). "Exchange and Coopcmtion" (2006). "Pro-

Tumen River ForumKFAS and Yanbun University began co-hosting the Tumen

River Forum in 2008. inviting scholars and experts from China,South Korea, North Korea, Japan. Russia, and the United Stares todiscuss regional issues such as the development of the Tumcn Riverarea. Tbe overarching theme of the forum is "Multicultural Coexis-tence and Win-win Cooperation.'

Chulaloogkom UniversityBangkok, Thailand 12002

National University of LaosVientiane, Laos 120024. ASIA RESEARCH CENTERS (ARCS)National University of MongoliaUtcanbcatar, Mongolia 12002KFAS has established 17 Asia Research Center at leading aca-

demic institutions in China. Mongolia, Thailand, Vietnam. Cam-bodia. Myanmar, and Lues. The centers provide support forresearch projects. academic conferences. and publication ofresearch findings.

Royal Academy of CambodiaPhnom Penh. Cambodia 12005

Vietnam National University, HanoiHanoi, Vietnam 12002

Yangon University5. INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIC FORUMS Yangon. Myanmar 12002

Beijing ForumKFAS annually co-hosts the Beijing Forum with Peking Univer-

sity under the overarching theme of "TIle Harmony of Civilizationsand Prosperity for Ail:'

Beijing Forum aims to promote the study of humanities andsocial sciences around the world. It endeavors (0 promote academicdevelopment and social progress across the world ill order to con-tribute to the development and prosperity of humankind. BeijingForum strives to promote and safeguard tile;progress of human soci-ety through the peaceful integration of civilizations.

Beijing Forum has been held annually since in was founded in

Asian Media ForumSince 20CH. KFAS has annually co-hosted the Asian Media

Forum with the Asia Media Research Center of CommunicationUniversity of China to discuss the latest research in the fields ofjournalism, communication, media. new technologies, digital con- 2015 BeijingForum

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meting Community Spirit" (2007), "Angkor: a Symbol of CulturalPrestige in Southeast Asia" (2008), "Cultural Industry" (2009),"The Values of Cultural Heritage" (2010), "Culture in High-techEra" (201 I), "Harmony in Multi-culture" (2012), Cultural Diversityand Regional Integration" (2013). "Community of Destiny" (2014)and "Culture-Green Growth and Tourism" (2015).

Tianjin ForumKFAS and Nankai University co-hosted the first Tianjin Forum

on January 16 and 17.2015 at the Tianjin Guesthouse under thetheme of "Urban Development and Governance." Plans arc inmotion to hold the Tianjin Forum biennially. and the general themefor each event will be selected from topics that have both theoreticalvalue and practical significance concerning the regional develop-men! of East Asia or global industrial growth.

Nanjing ForumKFAS and Nanjing University co-hosted the first Nanjing Forum

in 2015 to explore new economic and social opportunities broughtforth by the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, and reflect on Asia-Pacific security and maritime order for regional peace and prosperity.

The inaugural Nanjing Forurn was held from October 19 to 21 atthe Purple Palace and Nanjing University. under tile ovcrarchingtheme of "Working Together for the Zf st-CenturyAsin-PacificPeace. Security ami Prosperity."

Shandong ForumKFAS and Shandong University hope to find specific and con-

crete ways to achieve East Asian integration through the discussionof topics including East Asia's mutual perception, economic coop-erution, and social systems. The inaugural Shandong Forum washeld from October 21 to 22,20 16 under the theme of "East AsianCommunity of a Common Destiny-Past. Present. and Future."

6. UNDERSTANDING CHINA

The Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies has been hostingthe Understanding China Conferences and China Lecture Seriessince 20 13. The Truck n academic programs build on the networkIhat KFAS has accumulated in China through long-term academicexchange. Through these programs. KFAS seeks to provide richinformation on China to the Korean public.

Understanding China conferenceKFAS hosted the. first Understanding China Conference on July

16",2013 under the theme of "Xi Jinping Government's ForeignPolicy and Social Reform." More: than 500 people attended theconference.

The second Understanding China Conference was held on Sep-rcmbcr 24th. 2013 under the theme of "Xi Jinping Government'sEconomy: Challenge and Forecast." Nine scholars participated intbc conference including Chen Yulu, former President of RcnminUniversity of China; Lin Vifu, Professor of Peking University andSenior Vice President of the World Bank; Fan Gang, Director of

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China Lecture Series: Invited Lectures by Chinese Scholars

Lecturers and fopk:-i

Dr. ZHANG Yunling. Chinese Academy of Social Sck!OCCSAJI(lJy:illg Li~ Xi Jillpi,,~ Govemmau 's Economic Policies

Dr. HUANG Wciping. Rcnmin University of Chill a1M Develapmeru njChino's Capital MarJ:.t'tsunder the New N0/1IIal

The Korea-China LEADership Program is an academic exchangeprogram that seeks to foster in-depth mutual understanding andfriendship between Korean and Chinese undergraduate and gradu-

ate students. The program was launched in 2012 in cooperationwith Peking University, Fudan University, Renmin University ofChina and Tsinghua University. KFAS selects 35 Korean studentsand 35 Chinese students for the three- week academic exchange pro-gram that lakes place every August. The aim is to foster the cooper-ation of future leaders for the enhancement of Korea-China rela-tions through four key activities-Learning. Experience, Argumcn-ration and Discovery.

Dr. ZHANG Yuyan, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences"Ont' lklt and On~ Rood" Slrtllt'gic l"ili01iw Gild Econnmic Pm.fl)tCIS!orChifll/

Or. FENG weijiang. Chinese Academy of Social Sciences~ Modullit/ll.ir}l! o/ChifI{J's £COtwmicGm¥!mallu

Or. ZHANG Jun. Fudan UniversityChinese £.--onotllic Slowdown; Causa. the Cwrew 510ft! (DidP,'OSJ'«IS

China·US-ROKTrilateralConference

Dr. WANG Dong, Peking Universitylfhy l1u:re is No Northtast Asian Stcuri,y Architecfljr~?

Dr. LI Nan. Chinese Academy of Social SciencesA R~lIe"'a/ of rile Grew Gam~ i,. 1M Korean Penmsulo: A CllifltS('Perspective

Dr. SHAO Yuqun. Shanghai Institute.s for International Studies••lkl'~/opllumt ojChilla·US Relations and the Taiwan Question

Dr. ZHANG Zhexiu Shanghai Institutes for International StudiesChina '.I' Internatioll(.rl Strategy & Implications 10Asia-PodficS<curi/J Order

ics including Chinese politics. economy, law, society, and history.KFAS launched China Lecture Series: Invited l-ectures by Chi-

nese Scholars in 2016 and invited prominent Chinese academics togive lectures. From February to October 2016, eleven Chinesescholars have delivered talks on topics including economics, inter-national politics. and philosophy. KFAS plans to continue to inviteChinese experts on a variety oftopics including law, society, historyand culture.

Dr. LI Bin, Tsinghua UniversityROK-Clw/O Rda1iOlI in SecuriTy DikJl1111l1 7. KOREA-CHINA LEADERSHIP PROGRAMDr, ZHAO Tingyang. Chinese Academy of Social Sciences1M Tiansia SysJem: 21· Century China's Grubal Perct'ptiUlr andPuwrrProJpt'CI$

Dr. HAN Dayuan. Renmin University of China

Dr. ZUO Xuejin. Shenghal Academy of Social Sciences

8. CHINA·US·ROK TRILATERAL CONFERENCE

Since 2014, KFAS, Brookings Institution, and the School ofInternational Studies i.ItPeking University have co-organized threerounds of the Trilateral Conference. China·US-ROK Trilateral Con-ference is a platform that has been established for renowned schol-ars to conduct frank dialogue to seek ways to promote progressiverelationships between the lhree countries.

The inaugural Trilateral Conference was held at the KFASConference Hall in April 2014. Continuing the deliberationsundertaken in Seoul, the second round was held at BrookingsInstitution in Washington. D.C. in December 2014. Following theprevious two rounds, the third round of the Dialogue was held atthe School of International Studies at Peking University fromOctober 9 to 10,2015.

Understanding China Conference

National Economic Research Institute; Zhang Yuyan, Director ofthe Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies at Chinese Academy of SocialSciences: and Hua Min. Director of the China World EconomyAssociation lit Fudan University.

China Lecture SeriesFrom 2013 to 2015. KFAS invited eighteen leading Korean

expert." on China to KFAS headquarters to give monthly lectures aspart of the China Lecture Series. Lectures were given 011 various top-

TEDxKFAS

9. KNOWLEDGE SHARING PROGRAMS

KFAS began the Knowledge Sharing Program to provide oppor-umities 10 the general public to listen to special lectures from the!world's leading scholars and experts.

In March 2015, a special lecture by Professor Shin Gi-Wook ofprofessor at Stanford University wass held at the KFAS ConferenceHall. In May. Professor Francis Fukuyama of Stanford Universityand Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs of Columbia University deliveredspecial lectures titled "Is There a Democratic Recession?" and "TbeAge of Sustainable Development" respectively.

In August, KFAS organized TEDxKFAS, a new platform forknowledge sharing. TEDx events are independently planned andcoordinated by universities, communities and private institutes allover the world under (l free license granted by TED, whose sloganis "ideas worth spreading".

More than 700 people attended the '·TEDxKFAS: Impact on theFuture," where renowned experts from different parts of the worldshared their insights and idea s on the three topics, "Smart Living","China in 2025" and "Venture: for a Better Future,"

10. LIBRARY

The KFAS Library was established in order to provide researchmaterials to KFAS scholarship recipients and ISEF fellows, andto aid the research of scholars in the social sciences, natural sci-enees. East Asian studies, computer science and electric engi-ncering. The library's collection includes domestic and foreignacademic books, journals. scientific society publications, doctoraldissertations. information on leading universities and other studyabroad reference materials. Research assistance is also providedfor ISEF fellows.Through the inter-library loan system with Korea Education

and Research Information Service (KERIS). Korea SpecialLibrary Association (KSLA), and National Digital Science Links(NDSL) offered by the Korea Institute of Science and Tcchnolo-gy Information (KIST]), the KFAS Library is able to provideusers with materials from hundreds of libraries in Korea andaround the world.

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ISEF Fellows' Demographics (By Research Field)

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International Scholar Exchange Fellowship 2017 - 2018

The International Scholar Exchange Fellowship (lSEF) pro- sia, Laos, Malaysia. Mongolia, Myanmar. Uzbekistan and Viet-gram aims to enhance regional academic exchange and cooper-ation by providing Asian scholars with an opportunity to live inKorea and conduct research for six months or one year. Thisprogram was established in J 999. and began supporting schol-ars the next year.

A total of 838 ISEF fellows have been selected over the last17 years from Asian countries like Cambodia, China, India,Indonesia, Iran. Iraq, Kazakhstan, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia,Myanmar. the Philippines. Russia. Thailand. and Vietnam. The2016-2017 ISEF fellows arrived in Seoul this past August. Thiscohort consists of 34 scholars from Cambodia. China. lndone-

nam. They have successfully begun conducting their proposedresearch in collaboration with their host scholars at 15 majoruniversities and research institutions in Korea.

The ISEF program provides outstanding scholars with com-prehensive research expenses during their stay in Korea. whichinclude round-trip airfare. initial settlement support. a monthlyresearch stipend, research paper publication support, and acci-dent insurance. During their stay in Korea. fellows enjoy fullaccess 10 KFAS facilities including the seminar rooms andlibrary to help their research.

KFAS invites prominent scholars from Asia and the Middle

East in the fields of humanities. social sciences, petrochemicalengineering, electrical engineering. electronic science. telecom-munications, computer science and life science.

Following (he Foundation's tradition of honoring the freedomof SCholarship, Scholars are given the freedom to choose their

research topics within these fields.KFAS also offers Korean language classes and seminars as

well as educational trips to cultural sites and industrial facilitiesto enhance ISEF fellows' understanding of Korea.

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(ARC) must submit the application documents directly toKFAS.

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Exchange Felloship 2017-2018lnterna tional Scholar Exchange Fellowship 2017· 2013

i. PURPOSE

The ISEF program aims to enhance international exchange andcooperation by promoting cros s -culturnl understanding and acade-mic advancement. To this end, KFAS invites qualified scholarsfrom Asia and the Middle East to corry out research ill collaborationwith leading Korean universities and research institutions.

2. FIELDS OF RESEARCH

· Economics · Sociology · Geography

· Business adrninis1ration Educaton · Philosophy

· Political science · Psychology · History

· Public administration · Anthropology · Literature

· Law · Journalism

· PeTrochemical engineering and related fields

· Electrical engineering, Electrcoc science

· T elecommunicalions· Computer science and related fields

· Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Ecology, Immunology, GeneticengineEring etc.

• Scholars from other field s are uot eligible 10 apply.

3. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS

• University faculty and institution researchers from countries inAsia who have a doctoral degree

• Applicants, in principle. must be 50 years old or less..• Applicants should be able 10 carry out research in either Eng-

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7.SELEcnON

I)Preliminary screening:Preliminary screening by a panel of scholars from the appli-cant's field of expertise.

2) Comprehensive screening:Final decision through comprehensive screening by theKorea Foundation for Advanced Studies Steering Commit-tee. Interviews may be arranged if necessary.

8. APPLICATION DEADLINE

lish or Korean, and they should not have any health issues tohinder their research activities.

• Those not eligible:- Persons already conducting research in Korea_ Persons whose prime interest is to teach in Korea

• February Z4, 2017• All original application materials must reach KFAS by thedeadline.

* Announcement of results: Murch 31, 2017

4. RESEARCH PERIOD9. DETAILS OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT

• Research Grant• Monthly research stipend of 3.000.000 KRW (approximately2.600 USD)

- A one-time grant of J .000,000 KRW after submitting thefinal research paper at the end of the fellowship

• If fellows do rot enter Korea within onc month of thc recom-mended date of entry set hy KFAS. the fellowship willbecome invalid.

• Publication Incentives- 2,(XXl-5,CXXJUSD (for an article published in journals regis-tered at SSCl,AHCI, Sell

- 1,000 usn (for an article published in journals registered ill

the National Research Foundation of Korea)• Publication incentives arc providedfor articles published within 2 yearsof the date of [he fellow's return tohis/her country (hat indicate theresearch was funded by the ISEFprogram ar KFAS. 'The amount ofincentives may vary upon carefulevaluation of tile journal's influenceand the writer'slevel of contribution.

• Initial scttlemera supportA one-time payment of 1.000.000KRW

• Round trip airfareEconomy-class round trip airfarebetween the airport nearest to the fcl-

• I Year• From September I. 2017 to August 31. 2018

·6 Months• From September I. 2017 to February 28, 2018• From March 1.2018 to August 31. 2018

5. APPLICATION MATERIALS

I) Online Application2) Research Proposal3) 2 leiters of recommendation4) Certificate of employment5) Research Sample: 2 books or 2 research papers or 1 book andI research paper- An English ubstruct of no more than 300 words must be pro-vided for each book or research paper

6) Letter of research affiliation from the host institution in Korea(if available at the lime of application)

6. HOW TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS

• Applicants from institutions where Asia Research Center(ARC) is located must submit the application documents to thecenter.

• Applicants from institutions without Asia Research Center

low's place of residence and Seoul• Medical insurance- National health insurance upon request- Accident insurance•. Research expense.. x for the International Scholar ExchangeFellowship Program arc provided directly to the fellows, andnot to home institutions or hosting institutions.

10. RESEARCH SUPPORT PROGRAM

• Library AccessISEF fellows have access to the KFAS library for booksand reference materials necessary for the stilted researchprojects.

• Use of FacilitiesThe KF AS seminar room, lecture rooms, and other academicresources will be made available for academic events related10 the stated research projects. Reservations are: necessary tosecure use of the facilities.

• Korean Language ClassKFAS holds Korean dlSSCS for the fellows to better under-stand the Korean people and SOCiety during their stay. Theclasses are offered from September to July of the followingyear. In AUgust. there is a Korean presentation for the fellows.

• Cultural ToursCultural {Ours are provided twice during the year of research.Fellows will visit major Korean cities and cultural areas tolearn about Korean history and traditions.

• Industrial Site visitsVisits to prominent industrial sites and research centers willprovide ISEF fellows with an opportunity to learn about theindustrial development of Korea.

11. PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH REPORT

• Interim progress reports

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Fellows are required to submit progressreports on (he proposed research project onon November 15.2017 and February 15and May 15,2018.

• Final research paperFellows are required to submit a finalresearch paper based on the research theyconducted during the fellowship period byFebruary 15 or August 15.2018, Thepapers should use international standardformatting for academic papers.

12. OBLIGATIONS

• Fellows shall devote themselves 10 theirresearch project without committing to anytype outside employment

• Fellows may purticipate in activitieswithin the limits permitted by their visastatus.

• Fellows shall not violate any Korean lawduring (he fellowship period.

• Fellows shall not receive any other finan-cial support than that provided by the ISEFProgram.

• Fellows shall reside in Korea for the fel-lowship period. and will not leave Koreatemporarily at his/her discretion withoutprior approval by KF AS,

• Fellows shall return to his/her home coun-try after the fellowship period expires,

• Failure to comply with the aforementionedregulations specified as "Obligations" mayresult in disadvantages or expulsion fromthe ISEF Program.

ApplicationInstructions

International Scholar Exchange Fellowship 2017· 2018

HOW TO APPLY

Please carefully read the following instructions before applyingonline.

• Online Application StepsI.Confinn eligibility2. Become a KFAS member and log in at www.kfas.or.kr3. Complete the online application by filling out the necessary

information. writing the research proposal, and attaching theapplicable files

4. Submit the supplementary documents (2 recommendation let-ters. 2 research samples. a certificate of employment)

5. Confirm submission

1. BEFORE APPLYING

1) Check your eligibility<Thoroughly read (he "Infonnation of International ScholarExchange Fellowship 2017-2018" to make sure that youmeet all the requirements such as eligible field of researchand country. Those who do not meet such requirements willbe rejected without notice,

2) Become an online KF AS member and log in• Eligible applicants must first go to the KFAS website atwww.kfas.or.kr and become a member. Make sure youenter your correct e-mail address.

• After you become a KFAS member. an authentication num-ber will be sent to the e-mail address that was. provided.

• Please enter the authentication number (hefirst time YOll login to the KF AS website. Make sure there are no spaces pre-ceding the authentication number. Afterwards, you will onlyneed to enter your ID and password to log in.

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2. ONLINE APPLICATION

I) Complete the application form

• At the main page of the KFAS website (www.kfas.or.kr).click "ISEF Application'> ut the bottom of main page. Youmay ulsc go to "International Program," and then go to"ISEF'"' to click "ISEF Application."

• The ISEF Application section of the website is made of threepages: Personal lnformntion, Academic Information, andAdditional Information. You may save the entered infcrma-lion only after completing each page. You cannot save anincomplete page. After saving all three pages. the applicationform is complete.

• All items must be entered in English. For Chinese applicants,Chinese may be entered in some cases. but always along withEnglish.

• Required fields (marked with a red dot) must be entered inorder to move to the next item.

• The ARC thai applies to you must be selected at the middleof the Personal Information page. Applicants from institu-tions where Asia Research Center (ARC) is located mustselect his/her home institution. Applicants from institutionswithout Asia Research Center (ARC) must select "Korea."(Please refer to page 2 for institutions with ARCs).

• If you apply without indicating the applicable ARC, theapplication will not be considered for evaluation.

• Every que..stion must be answered completely and carefully.• After completing the application fonn. you may temporarilysave the entered information and return hiler to make eOITeC-tions by logging in and checking the information at My Page.After you make your final submission. you will nor be able 10

change any of the entered information.

2) Write your research proposal and attach documents

• Research proposals should be attached as a doc, dccx. pdf, orppt file. The file name should be your full name (e.g. WangLei.doc).

• Research proposals must be a mini-mum of four si n glc-s paced A4pages, and use Times New Roman.12 point font.

• At the beginning of your proposal,please indicate your full name, affili-ation. field of research. and proposedresearch topic.

• Research proposals should includethe following items:

- Motivation and need eM this pro-ject: B~ specific about your spe-cializcd academic interest withinyourfidd.

• Background: Place your research

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project in an academic context by referencing major worksby other scholars in this field. A selected bibliography maybe attached in order to specify the background of your pro-posed project. Also describe how your proposed researchplan is related 10 your previous study/research, and fits yourfuture academic goals.

• Objectives: Write ,I clear and detailed description of yourproposed research objectives.

- Scope, design and methodology: Describe the scope.design and methodology of your proposed research project.

- Schedule: Explain how your project can be completedwithin the duration of this fellowship.

_ Significance: Explain the significance of your proposedproject for your academic field. your own professionaldevelopment and your home country.

• Dissemination plan: Describe your plans for disseminatingyour research findings in both your horne country and else-where.

- Publications: Include a complete list of your publications.translated into English. You should use the standard citationand bibliographical fonnat.

3) Attach your photo

• Please attach a recent photograph (c.g. passport photo).

3. SUBMIT SUPPLEMENTARY DOCUMENTS

• After completing the online application form. you must sub-mit 2 recommendation letters, 2 research samples. a ccnifi-care of employment, and a letter of research affiliation (ifapplicable) 10 KFAS by post. If your home institution has anARC, you must submit the documents to the applicable ARC.After an initial screening at your ARC. ARCs will send thedocuments of qualified candidates to KFAS.

I ) Recommendation Letters• An application to the rSEF program requires 2 recomrncn-

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dill ions. You may download the form at the KFAS home-page. (t'Community" -? "Download" ~ "Letter of Recom-mendation.doc")

• Please follow the instructions on the recommendation fonn.AI least one recommendation should come from a sourcenot affiliated with your institution.

• Recommenders should be in a position to comment on yourabilities and qualifications to carry out the stated researchproject in Korea and its value in relation your research andteaching responsibilities in your country.

• If a recommender is Korean. he/she may write in Koreanand submit his/her recommendation letter directly to KFAS.

2) Research Sample• 2 research samples that best represent your work (i.e. booksor research papers) must be submitted. An English abstractof no longer than 300 words must be attached to eachresearch sample.

3) Certificate of Employment

4. HOST INSTITUTION IN KOREA

• If available, please attach a letter of research affiliationfrom your host institution in Korea to your application.You may download the form at the KFAS homepagc.("Community" ~ "Download" -7 "Leuer of ResearchAffiliation.doc")

• Upon selection as an ISEF fellow. you must contact Koreaninstitutions and scholars immediately to arrange your

research affiliation. Youshould send KFAS aletter of research affilia-tion as soon as yourarrangements are made.

• Fellows should findtheir own host scholaras they best understandtheir field of study andresearch proposal, It isalso best for fellows andhost scholars to contacteach other directly foractive cooperation andexchange during theresearch period. Youarc also advised toinquire whether theinstitution's accommo-dations, such as dormi-tones or apartments. arcavailable for use. Youmust thoroughly dis-cuss each other's role

and involvement in your research before arriving in Korea.

5. CONFIRM SUBMISSION OF APPUCATION

• After submitting your application form. you may checkwhether all materials were received at My Page.

·ISEF Fellows will be announced on March 31, 2017. Youmay also check My Page for results.

6. IMPORTANT NOTICE

I) All documents must reach KFAS by the application deadlinein order to be considered for the following academic year,which begins in September.

2) All communication, including questions about your applica-tion. should be sent to the ARC in the applicant's respectivecountry or to KF AS.

3) If an application form is not completely filled out and/or isnot accompanied by proper documents. the applicant may berejected without notice .

4) No submitted documents will be returned to applk..ants.

5) Accepted ISEF fellows may have their acceptance rescindedif be/she is found to have provided incorrect information.

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